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New South Wales petrol cost calculator 2026.

The current NSW average fuel price is $1.89/L. Enter your kilometres and fuel economy below to see exactly what you're spending at the bowser per trip, week, month and year.

Updated · May 2026·Source: FuelCheck NSW tracks·Read · 3 min

Your inputs

km / week

Australian average is ~290 km/week (~15,000/year).

L/100km
$/L
Quick fill · current state averages
25 km

One-way to work, school run, etc.

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The result

You spend on petrol · per year

$2,211

≈ $43 a week · $184 a month

Per trip
$3.54
25 km one way
Per week
$42.52
Per month
$184.27
Annual litres
1,170 L

§ What if the price moves?

Pump pricePer weekPer monthPer year
$1.69 -20¢$38.02$165$1,977
$1.79 -10¢$40.27$175$2,094
$1.89 current$42.52$184$2,211
$1.99 +10¢$44.77$194$2,328
$2.09 +20¢$47.02$204$2,445
$2.29 +40¢$51.52$223$2,679

State averages based on weekly retail data from FuelCheck (NSW), FuelWatch (WA), RACQ (QLD), and equivalent state monitors. Local prices vary by ±20¢ within a metro area; watch the weekly price cycle.

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New South Wales petrol prices explained

New South Wales's current average unleaded price of $1.89/L is made up of roughly: 80¢ for refined fuel, 50¢ federal excise, 22¢ GST, and the remainder covering distribution, retailer margin, and any metro price cycle premium.

FuelCheck NSW tracks live prices at every service station. Understanding the local pricing dynamic can save a typical New South Wales driver $300–$500 per year simply by timing fill-ups correctly.

If you drive the Australian average of ~15,000 km/year in a 7.5 L/100km car, you spend approximately $2,126 on petrol at the current NSWprice. That's before any savings from timing the cycle.

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NSW fuel prices, answered.

Common questions about petrol prices in New South Wales.

What is the current petrol price in NSW?+ open

The average unleaded 91 price in NSW is around $1.89/L as of May 2026. Sydney follows a 2–4 week price cycle — FuelCheck (fuelcheck.nsw.gov.au) shows live prices at every station in the state.

How do I time the Sydney petrol price cycle?+ open

Sydney's bowser prices typically swing 25–45¢ over a 2–3 week cycle. Use FuelCheck or GasBuddy to track the cycle. Fill up when prices are at the low point — usually mid-week after a price trough. The NRMA tweets cycle alerts for free.

Why is petrol more expensive in regional NSW?+ open

Regional and rural areas pay a distribution premium of 10–20¢/L above metro prices. There is no price cycle in smaller towns — prices are set by the single local retailer. The ACCC monitors this but competition is limited outside the major centres.

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